Ein weiterer neuer stabiler Steam-Client (17.11.2025) wurde für Linux Desktop und das Steam Deck veröffentlicht.

Changelog Linux/Desktop client:

Steam Client Update - November 17th

A new Steam client has been released and will be automatically downloaded.

Friends & Chat

Suspicious or harassing 1 on 1 chat messages can now be reported directly in the chat window by right clicking the message or from the suspicious chat warning. You can optionally block and/or unfriend the other user while submitting the report.

Added a suspicious chat warning that will appear at the top of the chat window when you receive a message that is potentially malicious. Links in chat are disabled while this warning is visible.

General

Fixed a case where certain collections would become unavailable to user after reinstalling Steam or installing Steam on a new machine.

Fixed DLC content being removed when switching users in some cases.

Fixed some titles launching with incorrect Steam Play settings when installed right after purchase.

Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved.

Accessibility

Improved high contrast support in the settings dialog.

Steam Input

Fixed an issue with gyro sensitivity introduced in the previous beta release.

Fixed an issue with PS5 controller gyro over BT, and improved Nintendo controllers' gyro stability generally.

Fixed swapping modes between left and right hand sources breaking bindings for mode-shifts.

Fixed the guide button opening the overlay when the guide button is disabled in controller settings.

Fixed deadlock at startup when launching TF2 with a gamepad connected.

Fixed Xbox 360 controller mappings on Linux kernel 6.17 and newer.

Fixed 8BitDo Pro 3 controller mapping on Linux when hidraw devices aren't available.

Fixed an issue where PlayStation controller light bar settings did not stick when exiting the controller calibration page

Added support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller.

Big Picture Mode

Fixed alerts not showing up on Steam web pages.

Fixed hidden games showing in All and Library tabs. They now appear in their own tab if applicable.

Remote Play

Added a "Connect" button to Remote Play settings for streaming the remote desktop.

When streaming VR, the mouse cursor is hidden and the streaming view is adjusted to match the client resolution.

Don't switch to Big Picture when streaming to Steam Deck.

Fixed mouse position when using multiple monitors with different display scales.

Remote Play Together

Fixed enabling and disabling player input in the Remote Play Together dialog.

Input enable settings are persistent and are saved per-game.

Improved mouse cursor sharing between players, with the local player having priority.

Game Recording

Fixed timeline markers sometimes not appearing when viewing recordings outside of a game or after deleting a user created marker.

Fixed an issue where opening the Recordings & Screenshots dialog for the first time could trigger a reload of content in the main window, potentially losing state.

SteamVR

Reduced or eliminated a bug where the dashboard bar is occasionally missing.

macOS

Updated Steam app icon when running on macOS 26 ("Tahoe")

Changelog Steam Deck client:

Steam Deck Client Update: Display-Off Downloads

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable channel.

Display-Off Low Power Downloads

Added a new feature, allowing Steam Deck to complete all active downloads in a new display-off low-power mode before going to sleep.

This feature is enabled by default when Steam Deck is plugged in to power, and can also be enabled on battery power in Settings > Power.

Learn more about this feature at our blog post here.

General

Fixed a case where certain collections would become unavailable to user after reinstalling Steam or installing Steam on a new machine.

Fixed a case where a launch dialog could appear for a game that was blocked by parental controls.

Fixed alerts not showing up on Steam web pages that appear on Steam Deck.

Fixed the network icon on the header showing the wrong state during startup.

Fixed the Quick Access Menu alignment when in game.

Fixed hidden games showing in All and Library tabs. They now appear in their own tab if applicable.

Fixed an issue where controls could lock up for several seconds after resume or on regaining a connection to Steam servers.

Fixed some titles launching with incorrect Steam Play settings when installed right after purchase.

Fixed a case where bluetooth devices wouldn't show up as available to pair when toggling bluetooth on.

Fixed SteamOS updates failing to respect HTTP proxy configuration.

Accessibility

Improved high contrast support in the settings dialog.

Friends & Chat

Suspicious or harassing 1 on 1 chat messages can be reported directly in the chat window by selecting the message and pressing 'Options' or from the suspicious chat warning. You can optionally block and/or unfriend the other user while submitting the report.

Added a suspicious chat warning that will appear at the top of the chat window when you receive a message that is potentially malicious. Links in chat are disabled while this warning is visible.

Steam Input

Fixed an issue with gyro sensitivity introduced in the previous beta release.

Fixed an issue with PS5 controller gyro over BT, and improved Nintendo controllers' gyro stability generally.

Fixed swapping modes between left and right hand sources breaking bindings for mode-shifts.

Fixed the guide button opening the overlay when the guide button is disabled in controller settings.

Added support for the latest GameInput release.

Fixed an issue where PlayStation controller light bar settings did not stick when exiting the controller calibration page.

Added support for the 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller.

Remote Play

Added a "Connect" button to Remote Play settings for streaming the remote desktop.

Don't switch to Big Picture when streaming to Steam Deck.

Remote Play Together

Fixed enabling and disabling player input in the Remote Play Together dialog.

Input enable settings are persistent and are saved per-game.

Improved mouse cursor sharing between players, with the local player having priority.

Game Recording

Fixed timeline markers sometimes not appearing when viewing recordings outside of a game or after deleting a user created marker.

Desktop Mode

Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved.